Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in a daylight shooting near the White House by an Afghan national with US military ties. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was apprehended after a firefight. President Trump labeled the incident an “act of terror,” leading to a halt in Afghan refugee processing and sparking debate on immigration policies.
Saudi Arabia is formalizing workplace attire with a new draft code. Saudi men must wear national dress, while non-Saudi men need a formal suit. Women are required to dress modestly, avoiding tight or transparent clothing. Employers must enforce these rules, facing penalties for non-compliance, aiming for a unified professional image nationwide.
Thanksgiving travel chaos grips Los Angeles as the 405 Freeway transforms into a sea of red brake lights. Millions nationwide are hitting the roads, making this one of the busiest holiday travel periods in decades. Viral footage captures the extensive gridlock, with drivers facing standstill traffic long before reaching their destinations.
Jakarta has surpassed Tokyo as the world’s most populated city, now home to an estimated 42 million people, according to a new UN report. Dhaka follows closely. This shift is attributed to updated methodology for defining urban areas. The report highlights a global trend of increasing urbanisation, with cities expected to drive future population growth.
A young Pakistani woman, missing for 17 years, has been reunited with her family thanks to facial recognition technology and AI. Kiran, who went missing at age 10, was identified through a 2008 missing-person report. She expressed gratitude to the Edhi Foundation, where she grew up, before returning to her parents.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is highlighting education in Ohio’s gubernatorial race, accusing former health director Amy Acton of worsening inequality through COVID-19 school closures. Ramaswamy argues these lockdowns caused irreversible learning losses, particularly for disadvantaged students, and criticizes Democrats for lacking solutions to fix education.
Kash Patel’s time as FBI chief during the Trump administration stirred considerable debate. Among the claims were allegations of misusing government aircraft for personal jaunts to visit his girlfriend, controversial decisions regarding the handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s case, and the dismissal of senior FBI personnel.
YouTuber EricOneHive faces potential channel deletion within seven days due to three copyright strikes from Supercell, the makers of Clash of Clans. Despite efforts to counterclaim, he vows to cease all Supercell game content, even if his channel is saved. Fans express support, lamenting the potential loss to the gaming community.
Gunfire erupted outside Guinea-Bissau’s presidential palace just days after elections, a familiar scene in the politically volatile West African nation. Incumbent President Embalo and rival Dias have both claimed victory, though the main opposition was barred from the vote. This instability fuels the country’s role as a drug transit hub.